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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.78, 1,329.66 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.78, 1,329.66 and 301.59 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.78 : 1,329.66 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.78/1,329.66 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.78x = 1,329.66 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.78x = 401,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,012.16/886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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